nextTalk with Mandy Majors
How do we keep our kids safe in a digital world? Technology has transformed childhood. Even if your child doesn’t have a phone, today’s highly sexualized culture overexposes kids to harmful content and conversations. Join award-winning author Mandy Majors (TALK and Keeping Kids Safe in a Digital World) for honest, practical conversations at the intersection of technology, culture, and faith. There are plenty of tools to control technology — but at nextTalk, we go deeper. We help parents build the kind of trusting relationship where kids actually come to them when something goes wrong. nextTalk is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to keeping kids safe by fostering a culture of open communication in families, churches, and schools.
Episodes
A mom asked a question at one of our live events that sparked a conversation on our team.
She created a phone contract with her kids that included mutual phone checks—meaning she could look at their phones, and they could look at hers. Then she asked: “Is that ok?”
In the moment, Mandy said yes—affirming the mom’s desire to build trust and model openness. But afterward, our team kept talking. Should phone rules go b...
What’s one simple parenting habit that builds trust?
In this episode, Mandy shares why saying what you mean—and following through—can shape how your kids see you for years to come. When parents are consistent with their words, it builds credibility, respect, and a sense of security in the home.
She also shares two additional thoughts for parents in the early years, including staying connected in your marriage and st...
Last year, we shared a parenting story that went viral.
It was a simple moment—but it sparked a wide range of reactions.
In this episode, we go back and read real comments from that post and respond.
Some were encouraging.
Some were critical.
Some made big assumptions from a single moment.
We talk through what those responses reveal about parenting, marriage, and communication—and why moments like this mat...
Parents have been raising concerns about social media for years—and now the courts are starting to catch up.
In this episode, we’re joined by Tori Hirsch, legal counsel at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE), to break down two major court cases involving Meta.
We unpack the New Mexico case, where the company was found liable under consumer protection laws, and the California bellwether trial examining...
If you’ve ever relied on a screen to get through a busy moment, you’re not alone—and you’re not a bad parent.
In this episode, Mandy Majors is joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Kristina M. Fields, MS, LMFT, to talk about the growing “iPad kid” trend and what it means for young children.
Together, they unpack how early screen habits impact brain development, emotional regulation, and behavior—and why g...
Online gambling is growing fast—and it’s reaching kids through their phones, games, and social feeds.
In this episode, we break down why sports betting has exploded, how gaming mechanics like loot boxes can mimic gambling, and why young men are especially vulnerable.
We also share practical, preventative conversations to start early, plus clear red flags to watch for if your teen is already struggling.
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Parent Question: Something Is Off with My Teen—Now What?
When your teen suddenly seems different, it’s easy for your brain to jump to the worst-case scenario. New clothes, new friends, sharper attitude—and suddenly you’re wondering if something is seriously wrong.
In this episode, we talk about what to do when something feels off with your teen and how to take that concern seriously without jumping straight to pani...
Kratom and 7-OH are showing up in gas stations across the country, sometimes in energy-drink style bottles teens can easily access. Drug trend expert Jermaine Galloway (“Tall Cop Says Stop”) joins the nextTalk Podcast to explain what parents need to know about kratom, 7-hydroxy, and other hidden gas station drugs.
Parents may assume these products are safe because they are legal or labeled “natural,” but that assumpt...
Belinda Swan brings front-line insight from NCMEC’s CyberTipline, where reports of sadistic online exploitation (SOE) jumped more than 200%. Unlike traditional sextortion, the goal here isn’t profit or sexual contact—it’s terror. It’s a threat that twists fear into action: hurt yourself, hurt someone else, or we’ll ruin you. We discuss how parents can spot it, stop it, and protect their kids.
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What if the real win in youth sports isn’t a trophy or scholarship, but a kid who knows who they are?
In this episode, we sit down with Merideth Zingelmann, Operations Manager at nextTalk and mom of three college athletes, to unpack a practical path for families who love sports but refuse to let it run their lives. From backyard games and rec leagues to varsity pressure and recruiting, we talk about how to build com...
A landmark verdict and two powerful medical pivots leave parents asking: how do we love kids well while pressing pause on irreversible decisions?
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Barna’s latest data reveals a historic shift: women now attend church less than men. But what if the Bible’s most debated words about women actually overflow with dignity and strength? Join author and Bible teacher Jen Oshman as we cut through cultural noise and reclaim a Scripture-first vision of womanhood.
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Outrage is easy. Raising calm, thoughtful kids in a world of viral tragedy is the hard, holy work we unpack today. We start where the internet rarely does—by mourning a human life—and then walk through how to guide teens and tweens when graphic clips and hot takes hit their feeds. Our aim is to lower the temperature at home, foster healthy communication, and teach practical skills for truth-seeking in an algorithmic...
Sirens wailed, the power went out, and four boys huddled under the stairs while their mom felt the helpless truth every parent dreads: I can’t cover all of them. The tornado missed their house but tore through their town, and later a small voice asked a big question. Courtney Reissig unpacks how one terrifying day grew into a life-giving conversation about God’s character, suffering, and hope.
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From an actress in War Room to the author of a new teen girl devotional, this heartfelt conversation is a gentle masterclass in presence over platitudes. We get practical about what to do if your child is struggling with their faith, how open hands can quiet rebellion, and why modeling Scripture at home matters more than quoting it.
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A bedtime question changed everything: “How can I be a better mom?” What came next—“You’re not a good listener”—cracked open a new way of parenting that traded control for connection and turned our home into a place where hard topics could be spoken out loud.
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How did we move from panic to peace when raising kids in a digital world? We share stories of moving from sleepless nights to steady confidence as we discuss the practical plan where the surprising payoff was immediate—less anxiety while scrolling, more teachable moments, and a home filled with a daily rhythm of open conversations.
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The hardest part of digital parenting isn’t picking the right app or filter—it’s building a home where conversation is constant and boundaries make sense. We walk through the simple guardrails that protected our kids and explain how relationship-first parenting can coexist with firm, clear rules that kids actually respect.
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Kids are hearing about explicit content long before they have a phone. We open up about the real shift that changed our homes: moving from protecting everything for our kids to preparing them to protect their own heart and mind. That mindset turns fear into integrity and equips our children for an overexposed world.
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What if your kid isn’t “addicted” to their phone—what if their brain is just wired for fast dopamine now? Licensed therapist Kristina Fields, MS, LMFT, breaks down the science of attention, why phone-free school policies actually work, and how small, consistent changes at home can rewire focus without declaring war on technology. She also gets real about using her own clinical playbook at home with her 3- and 5-year...
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